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Please listen to this post! A SODA would have prevented me from being employed at one time. Look at the physical requirements for 121 carriers, some specifically state "no SODAS". Good luck, and go take one of the 25 other accepted color vision tests.DO NOT go straight for the SODA. I do have a slight color deficiency issue so before going for my first medical I researched it fully. Thankfully all my research was unnecessary because I made it though that and all subsequent medicals just fine.
The reason I say to NOT go for the SODA is that the test for the SODA is a one time shot. Take it once, fail it, kiss aviation goodbye for good. (In some circumstances you can take it a second time; but, don't count on that as an option.)
There are numerous "alternative" color vision tests that are FAA approved. Take it once, get signed off that you took it, fill out thepaperwork with the FAA saying that you've passed an "alternative test" and you never have to take another color vision test again. The beauty of it is that you can take these "alternative" tests over and over until you pass (if even by chance). Pass it once your good to go to age 60 errrr...ahhh 65.
Passing an alternative test is not a SODA and will not appear anywhere on your medical. The SODA WOULD be added to your medical if you took the signal light test. Like I said this test is for the SODA and a one time shot. The alternative color tests are not a test for a SODA. It's simply an alternative to the more commonly used color vision tests.
Go for a SODA only as a last resort. Eliminate all FAA approved color tests before jumping through the rings of fire for a SODA. If, however, you do need to obtain a SODA I wouldn't stress too much about it affecting your job prospects.
Best of luck!!!
Please listen to this post! A SODA would have prevented me from being employed at one time. Look at the physical requirements for 121 carriers, some specifically state "no SODAS". Good luck, and go take one of the 25 other accepted color vision tests.
Please listen to this post! A SODA would have prevented me from being employed at one time. Look at the physical requirements for 121 carriers, some specifically state "no SODAS". Good luck, and go take one of the 25 other accepted color vision tests.
I interviewed with Continental Express in 2000 and that was a requirement at that time. Right or wrong it was disclosed prior to the interview.What airline cares if you have a SODA? I've had one since 98 that authorizes only a 3rd class medical, and I have yet to find the AME who cares, they just sign me off for the 1st class every time. As far as any airline or charter operator I've worked for, none of them cared so long as I could get a 1st class medical. And yes I even asked an FAA Inspector about this and he only confirmed what ASA Aviator said, he also said the 3rd class restirction doesn't matter anymore, of course this was just his opinion.